Name Dropper
A practical, hard-hitting effect that gives every audience a personalized experience they’ll never forget.
With “Name Dropper” by John Graham, you not only perfectly divine a chosen card, but also a freely thought-of person’s name. Everything is done in a fair and impossible way that will leave them stunned.
"It's a miracle. You won't be able to follow this with anything else. It's that powerful." Asi Wind
A small packet of red cards with strange black markings on the back is placed to the side under the card box as a prediction (which stays in full view the whole time). Then, you have them select a card from a blue deck while they think of a person that means a lot to them.
As soon as they say this person’s name, you instantly know what card they chose. You can even prove you predicted it well in advance.
As the final jaw-dropping kicker, the red cards from earlier are revealed to have letters on the back. Not just any letters though. One by one, you lay them out to spell the name of the person they were thinking of.
“Name Dropper” is John Graham’s exceptional, streamlined handling of Paul Harris’s iconic “Deep Astonishment”. It is being released with full permission from Paul, who praises John for the work he’s done to make this effect more commercial for the walkaround professional or hobbyist performer.
- Easy to do
- No sleight of hand
- No magnets
- No gimmicked wallet
- No hiding extra cards in the final display
- No palming
- No pre-show
- Not limited to four-letter words
“John Graham’s new release 'Name Dropper' is a killer trick that packs a punch." Paul Gertner
This is the first time that “Name Dropper” has ever been available as a complete, ready-to-go package. You’ll get the custom deck of cards, as well as the beautiful leather packet wallet that holds your prediction.
In addition to the props, John has also put together a nearly one-hour explanation video in which he explains every detail you need to start performing right away. He is even joined by his good friend Asi Wind for a special bonus section where the talented duo discusses the subtle nuances needed that enable you to get the most out of every performance.
"Name Dropper" Full Performance
“Name Dropper” is suitable for magicians of all skill levels. The only real “move” is very simple and happens invisibly on a designed off-beat. John has even developed a sneaky crib that you can leave out in the open so you don’t need to memorize anything to start performing.
Discover the power that lies in a name. Grab your copy of “Name Dropper” today!
Customer reviews for Name Dropper
It should just be noted that this effect is also taught in John Graham's book "Stage by Stage" and is pretty easy to put together from scratch once you know how. That being said, if you don't want to put in that work then this is still a great purchase even if you already have the book.
Community questions about Name Dropper
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Jonathan asks: Does this come with the cue card mentioned in Stage by Stage?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Absolutely!
Daniel asks: What props do you get with this purchase?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:You receive a deck of cards & a wallet
Dexter Yin asks: What are the difference between Name Dropper and Deep Astonishment?
- 1. Gordon responds:One is a moment of wonder, the other is a convoluted card trick filled with unfunny gags to cover the action.
- 2. Deryck responds:Which is which?
- 3. Frank responds:I'd like to know as well - although the careful way you worded it gives me an idea which is which :)
Steve asks: I have an absolutely awful memory... a bad thing for a mentalist for sure. So I am just wondering how much there is to remember? cheers Steve
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:There is some memory work but you certainly don't have to remember a full stack. Certain cards are matched to certain letters, which makes the trick much easier than you may think.
Ofir asks: Im guessing this is an english only effect since you receive a "custom deck ready to go". Is that correct?
- 1. Anthony responds:It requires the name to be spelled in the Latin alphabet, otherwise, it is any language. You will also learn how to make it yourself if needed
Brandon asks: Hi can we see a full performance of the effect please
- 1. Max responds:There's a full performance video at the bottom of this page.
Max asks: Are there any differences between this release and what's printed in "Stage By Stage"?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:The trick is the same but with this product you receive: the specially printed deck, a custom packet trick wallet, plus video performances and explanations.
- 2. Michael responds:I haven't purchased this product, but from the performance it looks exactly like what's in the book.
- 3. Fredrick responds:It is the same as in the book. It’s intended for those who don’t read or won’t spend a little more for the book. I really enjoyed the book and had a lot of admiration for John however this feels like a money grab
- 4. Gary responds:It is the\ same. In cases like this I wish that the dealer would put that in the ad copy. Someone might want the book instead. Could say "as in his book Stage by Stage"
Ron asks: I presume it would not work if a spectator chooses a really obscure name (like Rumpelstiltskin, say). So my question is: how much leeway is there in the choice of name? Is it necessary to force a common name?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It would work with Rumpelstiltskin. In fact, the vast majority of names would work!
- 2. Anthony responds:Not at all necessary to force a common name. John goes over how to handle long names
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